Instructions for use

Supply hose
VE-6
Contents
W&H Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 7
2. Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10
3. Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13
Screw on the motor / Unscrew the motor
5. Hygiene and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 – 16
General, Pre-disinfection, Manual cleaning, Manual disinfection
6. Exchanging the bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7. W&H Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8. Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 21
10. Recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Explanation of warranty terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Authorized W&H service partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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W&H Symbols
Symbols in the Instructions for use

WARNING! ATTENTION! General explanations, Do not dispose of

(Risk of injury) (to prevent without risk to with domestic waste
damage occurring) persons or objects
W&H Symbols
Symbols on the supply hose

Not suitable for intracardiac

application – Type B applied part

REF Catalogue number

SN Serial number

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1. Introduction
Customer satisfaction is the main priority under the W&H quality policy. This W&H product has been developed,
manufactured and subjected to final inspection according to legal regulations, quality norms and industry
standards.

For your safety and the safety of your patients

Prior to initial use please read the Instructions for use. These explain how to use your W&H product and guarantee a
smooth and efficient operation.

Intended use
Electrical drive, including the supply of cooling media, for dental transmission instruments used in the field of
preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry such as cavity preparation and prosthodontics such as crown preparation.

Misuse may damage the supply hose and hence cause risks and hazards for patients, users and third parties.

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Qualifications of the user
We have based our development and design of the electric motor system (includes tubing, electric motor and control
unit) on the »dentists, dental hygienists, dental employees (prophylaxis) and dental assistants« target group.

Production according to EU Directive

The electric motor system is a medical product according tot he EU-directive 93/42/EEC.

Responsibility of the manufacturer

The manufacturer can only accept responsibility for the safety, reliability and performance of the supply
hose when it is used in compliance with the following directions:

> The supply hose must be used in accordance with these Instructions for use.
> The supply hose has no components that can be repaired by the user. Assembly, modifications or repairs
must only be undertaken by an authorized W&H service partner (see page 25).
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Skilled application
The supply hose is intended only for informed use in the dental or medical field according to its purpose of use in
compliance with the valid health and safety at work regulations and the valid accident prevention regulations as
well as in compliance with these Instructions for use. The supply hose should be prepared for use and maintained by
staff who have been trained in procedures for infection control, personal safety and patient safety. Improper use,
(e.g. through poor hygiene and maintenance ), non-compliance with our instructions or the use of accessories and
spare parts which are not approved by W&H, invalidates all claims under warranty and any other claims.

Service
In case of service or repair contact an authorized W&H service partner (see page 25). Service and maintenance work
must only be carried out by an authorized W&H service partner.

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2. Safety notes
> Always ensure the correct operating conditions and cooling function.
> Always ensure that sufficient and adequate cooling is delivered and ensure adequate suction
(except in endodontic applications).
In case of coolant supply failure, the supply hose must be stopped immediatealy.
> Check the supply hose for damage and loose parts each time before using.
Do not operate the hose if it is damaged.
> Use only non-contaminated, filtered, oil-free and dry compressed cooling air to operate the supply hose.
> Run the rinse function for the dental unit once per day.
> Never touch the patient and the connection of the supply hose coupling.

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> The operation of the supply hose is permitted only on dental units which correspond to the standards
IEC 60601-1 (EN 60601-1) and IEC 60601-1-2 (EN 60601-1-2).
> The power supply unit for the dental unit must comply with the following requirements:
> Double insulation for the highest expected supply voltage must be provided between the primary and
secondary power circuits.
> The compliance with the leakage currents of the applied part must be guaranteed by the system assembler.
> Double insulation for the highest expected secondary voltage must be provided between the secondary
voltage and earth (PE).
> The system configurator has to ensure a galvanic separation between all secundary voltages incl. light
supplies.
> The secondary circuits must be protected against short-circuiting and overloading.
> The control electronics must only be installed in the dental unit by qualified staff who have been
authorized by the unit manufacturer.

The supply hose is tailored to the W&H electric motor and the W&H control electronics and must therefore
only be used with W&H products. Using other components could lead to deviating parameters or even the
destruction of the system. 9
Hygiene and maintenance prior to initial use
The supply hose is in a clean condition when delivered.
Disinfect the supply hose prior to initial use (see page 16).

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3. Product description
Supply hose

 Connection sheat
 Connection (quick-release coupling)
 Threaded bushings

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4. Inbetriebnahme
Screw on the motor
Do not twist, kink or squeeze the supply
hose (risk of damage).
Do not screw on or unscrew the motor during
operation.

 Align the connection tubes of the motor with the

connection openings of the hose.

 Screw the motor and the hose together.

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Check
 Carry out a visual inspection. Check to ensure
that the motor is securely connected to the hose.
The motor and hose coupling must sit flush to one
another.

Unscrew the motor

 Unscrew the hose from the motor.

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5. Hygiene and maintenance
> Follow your country-specific directives, standards and guidelines for cleaning and disinfection.

> Wear protective clothing.

> Do not remove the motor from the hose and make sure that no liquid can enter.

> Clean and disinfect the hose immediately after every treatment.
> The supply hose is not approved for mechanical cleaning (thermo washer disinfector) and sterilizing.

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Pre-disinfection
> If heavily soiled: Clean first with disinfectant
cloths.
Only use disinfectants that have no protein-
fixing effects.

Manual cleaning external

 Rinse and brush off under demineralized water
(< 38 °C).
 Remove any liquid residues (absorbent cloth,
blow dry with compressed air).

Do not place the hose in liquid disinfectant or

in an ultrasonic bath.
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Manual disinfection

W&H recommends wiping down with

disinfection.

> Use only disinfectants which do not contain

chlorine and which are certified by officially
recognized institutes.
> Note the manufacturer’s specifications for the
use of the disinfectants.

Before restart operation

Wait until the supply hose is completely dry.
Moisture in the supply hose can lead to a
malfunction! (Risk of short circuit)

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6. Exchanging the bushings
Exchange damaged or leaking threaded
bushes immediately.

Removing the bushings

 Unscrew the threaded bushing with a screwdriver.
 Remove the bushing.

Fitting the bushings

 Screw in the new bushing with a screwdriver.

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7. W&H Accessories
Use only original W&H accessories and spare parts!
Suppliers: W&H partner

06147600 Threaded bushes with O-ring (page 17)

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8. Servicing
Regular checking of supply hose and accessories
Regular servicing of function and safety including the accessories is necessary and should be carried out at
least once every three years, unless shorter intervals are prescribed by law.
The inspection must be undertaken by a qualified organization and must include the following procedures:

> External visual inspection and a check on changes relevant to safety e. g. mechanical damage of the
enclosure or indications of overheating.

We recommend that this checkup should be performed by an authorized W&H service partner (see page 25)
or by the unit manufacturer only.

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9. Technical Data
Supply hose VE-6
Approved electric motor EM-E6
Drive air resp. cooling air at 250 kPa (2.5 bar) > 8 Nl/min
Spray air at 250 kPa (2.5 bar) > 8 Nl/min
Spray water at 200 kPa (2.0 bar) > 200 ml/min
Max. pressure 400 kPa (4.0 bar)

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Intermittet operation mode S6
The permissible relative load time is 2 minutes to 3 minutes idle time.

If the operating mode specified is observed no overheating of the supply hose and therefore no injury to the
patient, user or third persons arises. The responsibility for the use and timely shutdown of the system lies
with the user.

Physical characteristics
Temperature during storage and transport: -40 °C to +70 °C
Air humidity during storage and transport: 8 % to 80 % (relative), non-condensing
Temperature in operation: +10 °C to +35 °C
Air humidity in operation: 15 % to 80 % (relative), non-condensing

Altitude: up to 3,000 m above sea level

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10.Recycling and disposal
Recycling
W&H considers that it has a special duty towards the environment. The supply hose along with its packaging has
been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Disposal of the supply hose

Follow your country-specific laws, directives, standards and guidelines for the disposal of used electrical
devices. Ensure that the parts are not contaminated on disposal.

Disposal of the packaging material

All packaging materials have been selected according to environmentally compatible and disposal aspects and can
be recycled. Please send old packaging materials to the relevant collection and reprocessing system. This way, you
will contribute to the recycling of raw materials and the avoidance of waste.

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E x plan ation o f warra n t y t e rm s
This W&H product has been manufactured with great care by highly qualified specialists. A wide variety of tests and controls
guarantee faultless operation. Please note that claims under warranty can only be validated when all the directions in the
instructions for use have been followed.
As manufacturer, W&H is liable for material or manufacturing defects within a warranty period of 12 months from the date of
purchase.
We accept no responsibility for damage caused by incorrect handling or by repairs carried out by third parties not authorized to do
so by W&H!
Claims under warranty – accompanied by proof of purchase – must be sent to the vendor or to an authorized W&H service point.
The provision of service under warranty extends neither the warranty period nor any other guarantee period.

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Authorized W&H service partner
Find your nearest W&H service partner at http://wh.com
Simply go to the menu option »Service« for full details. Alternatively please contact:

W&H (UK) LIMITED, 6 Stroud Wood Business Centre, Park Street, St Albans, Herts AL2 2NJ, United Kingdom
t + 44 1727 874990, f + 44 1727 874628, E-Mail: technical.uk@wh.com
W&H Impex Inc., 6490 Hawthorne Drive, Windsor, Ontario, N8T 1J9, Canada
t + 1 800 2656277, + 1 519 9446739, f + 1 519 9746121, E-Mail: service.ca@wh.com
W&H Impex Inc., 14300 Henn Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
t + 1 800 2656277, + 1 519 9446739, f + 1 519 9746121, E-Mail: service.us@wh.com
W&H Austria GmbH, Ignaz-Glaser-Straße 53, 5111 Bürmoos, Austria
t + 43 6274 6236-239, f + 43 6274 6236-890, E-Mail: office.at@wh.com
A-DEC AUSTRALIA CO. INC., Unit 8, 5-9 Ricketty Street, Mascot NWS 2020, Australia
t + 61 2 83324000, f + 61 2 83324099, E-Mail: a-dec@a-dec.com.au 25
Manufacturer

W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH

Ignaz-Glaser-Straße 53, 5111 Bürmoos, Austria
Form-Nr. 50662 AEN
t +43 6274 6236-0, f +43 6274 6236-55 Rev. 003 / 25.03.2015
office@wh.com wh.com Subject to alterations